Wednesday, 25 March 2015

This week....

...the sudden burst of sunshine and a blue sky over recent days has inspired me....♥

...to finally begin my new quilt which will hopefully be ready for the summer months...something to enjoy between yarny projects...I love the zingy fresh colours...192 pretty squares (overlapped here to fit on my work table!) ...a simple quilt with a deep border using a mix of charm packs and fabric oddments from the magic cupboard including a few more plains, some vintage scraps and a handful of extra white squares. They've been organised and numbered and are now ready for the machine. Quilts are wonderfully easy to care for, aren't they? Ours are constantly in use and can be washed, dried and back on all the beds in no time at all...no ironing required...I love them...decorative but completely practical too...

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The beautiful orchid at the top was a gift from my girls on Mother's Day along with my pretty card ...they spoiled me completely by cooking a truly delicious meal of Beef Wellington followed by Peanut Butter and Jelly Brownies with Ice Cream from one of Jamie's recipe books...sooo lovely!

...it really was a perfect day and I was counting my blessings...x

Hope you're having a wonderful week

with sunshine in your corner(it's a lovely sunny morning here again ;) )

I so enjoyed your beautiful post this morning, dear Susan! Such a treat to see all your lovely pictures. Your orchid is such a pretty colour, and your Mother's Day sounded perfect! Your quilt will be beautiful, and how nice the colours look with the new CK china (guess what, I 'had' to buy some of that recently too !)Wishing you a happy sunny week.Helen xox

Thank you Helen...yes, it was a happy coincidence that when I laid out all the squares I found the colours are so similar to my china ...the CK pattern is soooo pretty, isn't it? ..I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'll be just as happy with my quilt! ;) x

I agree with Vivienne; your quilt is amazing with such a vibrant palette of colours. One of the many things which is keeping me going through hard times is the thought of making a patchwork quilt too. I've only made doll-sized ones so far and I have LOVED creating them. Thank you so much for the inspiration as always.

Thank you lovely Stephanie....yes, you must make a 'people' sized quilt ;) ...This one is another large one but I've had a lovely afternoon sitting at the sewing machine joining my strips and I love the happy colours :)...Sending you a hug x

Your girls are very good to you to give you such a wonderful orchid! I got one last year and am amazed that it's blooming again! Your quilt is going to be gorgeous and a family heirloom. I am excited about the doll kit that is coming this way from your studio. I hope you have a fabulous week and weekend ahead. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

You have very green fingers though Teresa so I have something to live up to!....Your kit should be with you any day now Teresa ...look out for the pink polka dot bag...hope you have a lovely weekend too :) ...xx

Hi Helen...and thank you! Hope you have a lovely weekend (I don't think it's going to be very springlike in our corner unfortunately listening to the forecast this morning but I'll hope for the best!) x

Hello dear Susan! Beautiful and colourful photos! I love the amazing fabrics you choose for your quilt! I haven't any doubt that it will be wonderful! Your orchid are so pretty.Hope you have a wonderful Easter!Hugs and love from Portugal,Ana Love Craftwww.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

Lovely Susan! Good morning! I see you visited my post. Thank you! And I look forward to having all my posts together and to see what photos I can take myself to enhance it all. You are so kind to visit me; I hope that your Easter will be colorful and full of HOPE and LOVE! Anita